Machinery Vibration Analysis: Advanced Techniques (Category #2)

Introduction: 

Understanding and controlling vibrations in industrial machinery is essential for effective maintenance. Machinery Vibration Analysis Category #2 trains professionals in advanced techniques, focusing on the technical knowledge and skills required for accurate vibration analysis, a key aspect of predictive maintenance systems.

This course enables Category II analysts to perform precise machine tests, diagnose faults, and confirm these diagnoses through additional tests. A key focus is on developing vibration alarm settings for early fault detection, improving the diagnosis and resolution of machinery issues, and enhancing overall machinery efficiency.

Participants will build on their existing knowledge of vibration analysis while adopting a preventive maintenance approach. Mastery of these skills enables professionals to improve operational effectiveness, reliability, and the longevity of industrial machinery.

Join us in Machinery Vibration Analysis Category #2 to learn modern diagnostic methods and optimize predictive maintenance for industrial machinery.

Objectives: 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Apply correct procedures when examining machinery to ensure accuracy.
• Accurately identify faults in industrial equipment.
• Use additional diagnostic tests to verify initial findings.
• Set vibration alarm limits for early fault detection.
• Reduce downtime by addressing specific machinery faults using appropriate methodologies.
• Expand their understanding and skills in vibration analysis.
• Enhance their proficiency in predictive maintenance for optimal equipment performance.

Training Methodology:

• Case Study Approach
• Diagnostic Testing
• Analysis of Vibration Data
• Group Work
• Software Demonstration
• Feedback and Peer Review
• Equipment Demonstration

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Machinery Testing:

• Correct techniques for conducting machinery tests.
• Classification of tests: baseline, operational deflection shape (ODS), resonance.
• Measuring parameters: amplitude, frequency, and phase.
• Tools required for accurate testing.
• Practical exposure to performing various tests.

Unit 2: Fault Diagnosis Techniques:

• Techniques for identifying faults in machinery.
• Common faults: imbalance, misalignment, bearing defects.
• Vibration spectrum and waveform analysis.
• In-situ fault diagnosis processes.
• Practical exercises in fault finding and classification.

Unit 3: Verification through Additional Diagnostic Tests:

• Supportive tests for confirming diagnoses (e.g., oil analysis, thermography, ultrasound).
• Utilization of various diagnostic techniques for comprehensive evaluations.
• Practical exercises on verification tests.
• Case studies to validate diagnostic results.

Unit 4: Establishing Vibration Alarm Limits:

• Predictive maintenance and vibration alarms.
• Factors for setting alarm limits: machine type, criticality, operating conditions.
• Methods for calculating alarm limits: RMS, peak, crest factor.
• Review of alarm limit policies.
• Team exercises for determining alarm settings.

Unit 5: Corrective Actions for Machinery Failures:

• Methods for addressing common machine failures.
• Corrective measures for imbalances, misalignments, resonance, etc.
• Precision alignment and balancing techniques.
• Use of computer applications for fault correction evaluation.
• Practical sessions on corrective action effectiveness.